By Karen Scally Nothing is more aggravating than when your construction equipment goes down. “It makes you want to punch something,” says Dave Marsh, president of Nu Pipe Lining, a Michigan-based water and sewer pipe contractor. “If a backhoe … [Read more...] about Why Replacing Heavy Equipment Parts is Killing Construction Productivity
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Here’s the Top 25 Brands of Rubber Skid Steer Tracks
By Karen Scally Over the life of your skid steer, your rubber tracks will need to be replaced several times. Rubber skid steer tracks typically last between 1,200 and 1,600 hours. This is about twice as long as air-filled, also known as … [Read more...] about Here’s the Top 25 Brands of Rubber Skid Steer Tracks
How Fleet Management Certification Can Increase Heavy Equipment Owner ROI by 10x
By Karen Scally The profit is no longer in the iron for heavy equipment fleet management. It’s in how you perform the job, says Matt Cox, director of asset management for Lehman-Roberts. The right training is key to creating … [Read more...] about How Fleet Management Certification Can Increase Heavy Equipment Owner ROI by 10x
The Ultimate Guide to the Top Skid Steer Tire Brands
By Karen Scally Skid steer loaders are one of the most popular types of compact construction equipment, due to their wide range of available attachments and easy maneuverability around the job site. If you own these small-but-mighty … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to the Top Skid Steer Tire Brands
How to Take Command of Your Construction Equipment Asset Management
By Karen Scally Efficient construction equipment asset management is critical to a contractor’s success. Yet it is almost always an area that needs improving. While the adoption of telematics solutions for construction is increasing, the … [Read more...] about How to Take Command of Your Construction Equipment Asset Management